VKRC2 i need to use base 1

[alexit74]

i have a vkrc2 with vw5.4, i cannot change the base. how can i do? i must run offline program and have 2 different bases but this release of software only run base 0.

[howie]

If you want to set a base for jogging (manually moving the robot), select the menu [Configure > Set Tool/Base].  Then in the status window on the right side of the screen enter to tool number and base number you wish to use.  Then click OK at the bottom of the display.  Remember this is for jogging only, it does not affect the tool and base used in your motion programs.

Regarding programs, if you want to set a tool and base in one of the inline motion commands (PTP, LIN, or CIRC), highlight the end point.  A status window will appear on the right side of the screen.  Jump to the status window by clicking the blue window button.  In the status window, toggle the +/- keys to the right of the base list to select the base number.   Click the yellow return key to accept.  Toggle the +/- keys to the right of the tool list to select the tool number.  Again click the yellow return key to accept.  If this is a new point click Cmd OK to teach the point.  If this is an existing point, move to the desired position and also click Touchup.  When prompted to replace, click Yes.  Touchup will reteach the point with the new tool and base references.

A few things to remember.  You must teach tools and bases in the Setup Menu before using them for jogging or in motion programs.  The tool and base you pick from the Configure menu does not affect your programmed motions.  On the other hand, when your run an inline motion command it will automatically change the jogging tool and base to match the tool and base references for the point position. This is probably more than you wanted to know, but I hope it helps.  Good luck!

[alexit74]

   i've got a vw robot, this window does not appear.

[jdelasierra]

To add a value for a base, you need access to file $config.dat under ...\KRC\R1\System.

Perhaps you need be superuser, I dont remember that.

[SkyeFire]

Alexlit74:  are you trying to run a program in Base1, or jog in Base1?

In the VKRC controller, if you create/change a point using the menues, are you given any option to select which Base and/or Tool is active for that point?  If possible, please excise a complete raw-text code snippet (the entire Fold) for a single motion point and post it here for examination.

From a programmatical standpoint, the VKRC is vulnerable to the same KRL hacks as the KRC.  If you abandon the inline form structure and write your KRL code "raw" offline, you should be able to have your program operate by manipulating BASE

• and/or $BASE directly.